PROFESSIONAL & AMATEUR ANGLERS ASSOCIATION

One question that tends to cause unneeded anxiety and stress most households is “What’s for dinner?”. While some people simply don’t have the time to plan out meals for every evening, others are not great cooks and would rather have the hard part done for them. So, how can you make mealtime less stressful? Luckily, several companies are entering the meal delivery business, even including those who deliver sustainable seafood.

According to National Geographic, sustainable seafood allows us to have a healthy relationship with our oceans. When we eat seafood, we leave a permanent mark on the ecosystem, which is critical for the health of the planet.
Choosing sustainable seafood helps replenish the oceans and manage our ocean life resources far into the future. As fishermen, this is a subject that is close to our hearts. Informed consumers, such as those who have a meal delivery subscription with a company who provides sustainable seafood, can make a huge difference by making this responsible choice.

Here are the top four meal delivery subscriptions that are focused on sustainable seafood.

Green Chef

Almost all Green Chef ingredients are certified organic, and this service ensures that its suppliers maintain both ethical and sustainable practices. Some of the sustainable seafood that they use in their meals include salmon, shrimp, and cod. All of the meals offered lean toward healthy eating, with menus geared towards gluten-free, paleo, and vegan diets. One recent meal on Green Chef’s menu was the Citrus Glazed Salmon Bowl that comes with tamari rice, roasted broccoli, almonds, and orange. Get a discount here on your first order of this paleo meal delivery.

Sun Basket

Sun Basket delivers fresh, organic, non-GMO produce harvested at the peak of freshness. They believe in the health benefits of eating foods that are in-season. According to Gaiam, some of these advantages include less expense, better taste, and more nutrients. The meat offered by Sun Basket is humanely raised and free of antibiotics and hormones. Additionally, Sun Basket’s seafood is not only sustainable, but it is also approved by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Watch List. All of their recipes are nutritionist-approved and full of flavor. One of the most popular meals is the Cuban shrimp mojo tostadas with red cabbage slaw.

Surfin’ Seafood

Instead of buying pre-packaged meals, you could just order the protein and fix the sides yourself. Check out Surfin’ Seafood, which delivers freshly frozen sustainable seafood right to your door. Their mission is to spread the word that seafood sustainability is an increasingly important goal. Because they are committed to conservation, they only offer responsibly harvested species of seafood. In this way, we preserve the health of the species and of the marine environment in which they live. Surfin’ Seafood offers several products, including halibut, cod, sole, crab, prawns, shrimp, Mahi Mahi, trout, catfish, tuna, Tilapia, and salmon.

Paleta

Paleta is committed using sustainable products, including produce, meats, and seafood. Its mission is to create enjoyable meals while also preserving the earth’s resources for future generations. They only source the best local, natural, and organic ingredients and sustainably farmed seafood. Paleta creates their menus to have seasonal offerings to use the best ingredients at their peak at all times. One of their sample menu items is a Sustainable Tuna Nicoise Stuffed Tomato, which has enough flavor to get anyone hooked on this service.

If you’re a fishing fanatic, you probably understand how hard it can be to store your equipment. And if you own lots of supplies, it can be tough to maintain and stow away each individual item. For advice on how to keep your fishing gear safe and out-of-sight when not in use, we consulted a […]

With over 5,000 square miles of fresh, inland water, Texas is one of the top states for prime fishing destinations. And with too many hotspots to count, we’ve compiled a list of the top seven fishing locations that are perfect for a relaxing day out on the water. Thanks to the guys at Apple Moving El Paso (applemoving.com/el-paso | Facebook | About.me), the leading moving services provider in Texas, for their assistance putting together this Texas fishing relocation guide.

1. Choke Canyon Reservoir

The Choke Canyon Reservoir is located on the Frio River and is about an hour south of San Antonio. It boasts several species of fish, including a variety of catfish, largemouth and white bass, crappie, bluegill, Redear sunfish, and alligator gar. There’s also a variety of wildlife to hunt on land as well, including hogs, gators, and turkeys.

2. San Antonio Bay

San Antonio Bay is located between the Matagorda and Aransas Bays and is the premier spot for spotted sea trout. It’s also home to a variety of sea-based fish including ladyfish, flounder, pinfish, and southern kingfish. You can also find clams, oysters, pelicans, herons, and cranes living here as well.

3. Caddo Lake

If you head northeast of Marshall on Big Cypress Bayou, you’ll find Caddo Lake, a well-known wetland region. The area contains one of the largest cypress forests in the world and is perfect for catching largemouth and white bass, crappie, sunfish, catfish, and chain pickerel. And because it spans over 26,000-acres, it’s the ideal lake for a long weekend of fishing.

4. Rollover Pass

Rollover Pass attracts plenty of locals and tourists alike and is a manmade strait that connects the Gulf of Mexico to the East Bay on the Bolivar Peninsula. With beautiful blue waters that stretch out towards the horizon, it’s a nice place to fish on a sunny day and is a popular destination for camping as well. Fish species here include speckled sea trout, a variety of catfish, and flounder, along with gators, sea turtles, crabs, sea otters, and shrimp.

5. Lake Fork

Lake Fork was created in 1980 by the Sabine River Authority and is excellent for catching largemouth bass. The reservoir also holds catfish, black and white crappie, sunfish, and bluegill as well, and offers cozy cabin rentals right on the water.

6. Lake Sam Rayburn

The sprawling 115,000-acre Lake Sam Rayburn is one of the best bass lakes in Texas and is fed by several creeks, bayous, and the Angelina River. Here, you have the opportunity to catch largemouth and white bass, all three species of catfish, and crappie. With thriving lake conditions that produce large fish in even larger numbers, it’s the perfect spot for hooking a trophy sized bass.

7. Lake Texoma

Another great fishing destination for hooking a bass can be found at Lake Texoma. The 89,000-acre lake is one of the largest reservoirs in the United States and has picturesque crags and bluffs that are perfect for camping. There’s also a variety of bass here, including smallmouth, largemouth, spotted, white, and striped.

Of course, if you’ve just moved to El Paso, Texas, a lot of these Texas fishing destinations will be a bit out of the way. However, the Apple Moving team has found a few gems in the dry, desert climate of West Texas. Try your luck at one of the area’s stock fishing ponds which include Ascarate Lake, Rainbow Lake, and Dairy Pond.

If you’re serious about fishing, you probably have several kinds of fish on your bucket list that you dream of catching. And for the top trophy fish that stand out from the others, read our picks below! 1. Blue Marlin Coming in at the top of our list, unsurprisingly, is the impressive blue marlin. These […]

While catching your first fish can be a thrilling experience, learning how to prepare and cook it afterward can be just as rewarding. And while cleaning a fish is a simple process, it seems to be an under-discussed subject when the topic of fishing comes up. If you intend on cooking your next big catch, […]

Fishing Techniques

Fishing techniques include hand gathering, spearfishing, netting, angling and trapping. Recreational, commercial and artisanal fishers use different techniques, and also, sometimes, the same techniques. Recreational fishers fish for pleasure or sport, while commercial fishers fish for profit. Artisanal fishers use traditional, low-tech methods, for survival in third-world countries, and as a cultural heritage in other countries. Mostly, recreational fishers use angling methods and commercial fishers use netting methods.

About Us

Fishing is an American pastime right up there with apple pie and baseball. Many of us can think back to treasured moments in childhood spent casting lines, but even if fishing wasn’t a part of your growing up years, it’s a sport that can be enjoyed well into adulthood. The Professional & Amateur Anglers Association was formed as a resource for both pro and novice anglers who have one thing in common – a passion for angling.